RugbySafe is the RFU’s overarching player safety and wellbeing programme. It puts player welfare at the heart of the game and covers how to organise and manage the game so that it is played in a safe and enjoyable manner.
We know that prevention is better than cure. RugbySafe provides guidance and resources for all rugby activity organisers on what needs to be in place. We recognise that mental and physical wellbeing go hand in hand with developing a positive player welfare culture and keeping the rugby community healthy.
Clubs and all organisers of rugby activities have a responsibility towards the health and safety of players, staff and volunteers. Appropriate measures for training, first aid provision and equipment should be in place to ensure that rugby union is delivered to the highest standards in a safe and enjoyable environment.
England Rugby & RugbySafe Links:
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RugbySafe Resources:https://www.englandrugby.com/run/player-welfare/rugbysafe(opens in a new tab)
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Pitch Side First Aid & Immediate Care:https://www.englandrugby.com/run/player-welfare/pitch-side-first-aid-immediate-care(opens in a new tab)
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Female Health and Wellbeing:https://www.englandrugby.com/run/player-welfare/female-health-wellbeing(opens in a new tab)
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Research – What Can You Do to Help?https://www.englandrugby.com/run/player-welfare/research(opens in a new tab)
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Mental Wellbeing:https://www.englandrugby.com/run/player-welfare/mental-wellbeing(opens in a new tab)
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Player Welfare Courses:https://www.englandrugby.com/run/player-welfare/player-welfare-courses(opens in a new tab)
External Links:
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RFU Injured Players Foundation:https://www.rfuipf.org.uk/(opens in a new tab)
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LooseHeadz:https://looseheadz.co.uk(opens in a new tab)
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GMS/Howden RAT:https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/Account/Login(opens in a new tab)
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First Aid 4 Sport:https://www.firstaid4sport.co.uk/RFU(opens in a new tab)
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Proactive:https://proactivereporting.com/(opens in a new tab)
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RugbySafe YouTube Library:https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandRugbyGameDevelopment
